IDF: The IAF Has Completed an Airdrop Operation of Fire Suppressant Payloads as Part of the International Assistance Effort to Extinguish Wildfires in Cyprus
Yesterday (Thursday), the Israeli Air Force completed an airdrop operation of 32 fire suppressant payloads containing approximately 35 tons of fire-suppressant material, from two C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft of the 103rd “Elephants” Squadron.
The operation was conducted in cooperation with Israel’s Fire and Rescue Services, which provided the IAF with fire-suppressant materials and specialized airdrop containers for the aerial firefighting mission.
In addition, the IAF’s 757th Loading Unit, which specializes in preparing fire-suppressant payloads and adapting transport aircraft for such missions, also took part in the operation.
The C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft of the IAF are the only aircraft in the world with operational capability to carry out firefighting airdrops at night and in complex terrain.
Attached are the following:
Footage from the C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft during the payload drop: https://bit.ly/4lLEU6f
Footage from the cargo bay during the payload drop: https://bit.ly/3TXCbKF
Photos of the air and ground crews: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/ANC250720259848964
Photos of the loading of fire-suppressant payloads onto the Shimshon aircraft: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC250720259689849
IDF: The IDF Eliminated a Terrorist Cell That Planted an Explosive Device Targeting IDF Troops
Following the direction of IDF Intelligence and the ISA, IDF troops are continuing to operate against the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip.
During IDF operations against terror targets and to dismantle terror infrastructure, IDF troops identified a terrorist cell that planted an explosive device targeting IDF forces. No injuries were reported. Following this, an IDF aircraft struck and eliminated the terrorists.
In addition, the IDF struck a launcher in Gaza City from which an anti-tank missile was launched toward IDF troops operating in the area. No IDF injuries were reported.
Simultaneously, IDF troops are operating in northern Gaza to dismantle weapons and terror infrastructure, both above and below ground, and to eliminate terrorists.
Over the past day, the IAF struck over 100 terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip. Among the targets struck were terrorist cells, combat tunnels, military infrastructure, anti-tank missile posts, and weapons storage facilities.
The IDF will continue to act to remove any threat posed to the citizens of the State of Israel and IDF soldiers.
IDF: The IDF Eliminated a Senior Hezbollah Commander in the Bint Jbeil Sector
Earlier today (Saturday), the IDF struck and eliminated the terrorist Ali Abd al-Qader Ismail, a commander in the headquarters of the Bint Jbeil sector of the Hezbollah terrorist organization.
Ismail was involved in efforts to rehabilitate the terrorist organization in the area of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon.
The terrorist’s activities constitute a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.
The IDF will continue to operate to remove any threat posed to the State of Israel.
